Former West Indies skipper and batting icon Brian Lara named Sunriser Hyderabad head coach
Sep 03, 2022, at 11:15 pm
Hyderabad: Indian Premier League (IPL) team Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday appointed West Indies great Brian Lara as the head coach of the franchise, ending the long term association with Tom Moody.
Team India get into the 'groove' of Asia Cup Super Four
Sep 03, 2022, at 05:17 pm
The Indian cricket team, led by star batsman Rohit Sharma, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a thorough preparation ahead of the Super Four match in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022.
Last match: Serena Williams crashes out of US Open
Sep 03, 2022, at 02:57 pm
New York: A moment of emotion gripped the court on Friday when American Tennis star Serena Williams waved farewell to her illustrious career after she lost to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in a US Open clash here.
Pakistan rout Hong Kong, set up date with India in Asia Cup Super 4
Sep 03, 2022, at 02:44 pm
Sharjah: Pakistan on Friday routed Hong Kong by 155 runs in a must-win match to set up a Super 4 date against India on September 4 in the Super 4 match of 2022 Asia Cup.
Rafael Nadal beats Fabio Fognini at US Open
Sep 02, 2022, at 11:10 pm
New York: Rafael Nadal isn’t one to hold a grudge. But if the Spaniard, 36, was seeking payback for his painful five-set loss to Italy’s Fabio Fognini in the third round of the 2015 US Open, he got it on Thursday night in Arthur Ashe Stadium -- though it didn’t come without a fight, one that left him bloodied.
Venus Williams, Serena Williams bow out of US Open
Sep 02, 2022, at 10:02 pm
New York:US Tennis stars Serena Williams and Venus Williams fell short on the scoreboard, dropping a 7-6(5), 6-4 decision against the Czech team of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night.
Bridge Tournament: Hema & Gopinath finish at the top in 11th round
Sep 02, 2022, at 04:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Hema Deora, who represented India in the World Cup and an Asian Games bronze medalist & Gopinath Manna displaying fine form, finished at the top in the 11th Round of 3rd edition in the Shree Cement Weekly Pairs Bridge Tournament held on line, according to West Bengal Bridge Association here Thursday.
Mendis hits 50 to help Sri Lanka storm into Asia Cup Super 4s by beating Bangladesh by 2 wickets
Sep 02, 2022, at 03:33 pm
Dubai: Kusal Mendis and Captain Dasun Shanaka's splendid batting display helped Sri Lanka to beat Bangladesh by 2 wickets in a nail-biting contest and qualify for Super 4s in the 2022 Asia Cup T20 here last night.
Tim David storms into Australia WC squad
Sep 01, 2022, at 10:08 pm
Melbourne/IBNS: T20 star Tim David has stormed into Australia's T20 World Cup squad on the back of a series of breathtaking performances in T20 leagues around the world.
Suryakumar Yadav's power-packed knock lugs India into Asia Cup Super 4s
Sep 01, 2022, at 04:23 pm
Dubai/UNI: Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 68 off 26 and Virat Kohli's 31st fifty powered India to a 40-run victory over Hong Kong in the fourth T20 match in 2022 Asia Cup at Dubai International Stadium here Wednesday.
We have to win, it’s like final: Chennaiyin FC coach on Durand Cup match against TRAU FC
Sep 01, 2022, at 02:00 am
Imphal/UNI: Chennaiyin FC will need a win when they take on I-League outfit TRAU FC in their third match of the Durand Cup here on Thursday.
Japan Open: Srikanth prevails; Lakshya, Saina bow out
Aug 31, 2022, at 11:58 pm
Osaka/UNI: Former world number 1 Kidambi Srikanth on Wednesday advanced to the men’s singles round of 16 while Lakshya Sen and Saina Nehwal suffered early exit at the Japan Open Super 750 badminton tournament.
Reliance Foundation & HSBC join AFI as key sponsors
Aug 31, 2022, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: IOS Sports and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, the commercial partners of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), have onboarded Reliance Foundation, a non-profit organisation owned by Reliance Industries Limited, along with multinational bank HSBC as sponsors.
India and Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in Asia Cup match
Aug 31, 2022, at 09:27 pm
Dubai: Both India and Pakistan have been fined 40 percent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Group A match of the Asia Cup on Sunday, 28 August.
Asia Cup: Afghanistan qualify for Super 4 defeating Bangladesh
Aug 31, 2022, at 05:15 pm
Sharjah/UNI: After trampling Sri Lanka and then thrashing Bangladesh by seven wickets, Afghanistan became the first team to qualify for 2022 Asia Cup Super 4 contest here Tuesday.
Hockey Canada board supports its president Scott Smith amid calls for change
Aug 31, 2022, at 04:47 am
Toronto/IBNS: Amid calls for leadership change at Hockey Canada, its president-cum-chief executive officer Scott Smith and his executive team are getting support from its board of directors.
Manchester United agree to sign Ajax winger Antony
Aug 30, 2022, at 11:52 pm
English football giant Manchester United on Tuesday confirmed it has reached an agreement to sign Brazil winger Antony from Ajax.
Paris Olympic qualification to begin with Sudirman Cup: Badminton apex body
Aug 29, 2022, at 09:03 pm
Kuala Lumpur/UNI: Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Monday announced the 2023 and 2024 badminton calendar with Paris Olympic qualification starting with Sudirman Cup until Continental Championships the following year.
Asia Cup: Sachin Tendulkar,Sourav Ganguly praise India for beating Pakistan in Asia Cup thriller
Aug 29, 2022, at 06:37 pm
Mumbai: BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly appreciated the Indian team for the victory against Pakistan in an Asia Cup clash and said the team showed lot of composure in a tight situation
From ministers to fans, Hardik Pandya's last over 'confidence' in India-Pak match impresses all
Aug 29, 2022, at 06:30 pm
Indian allrounder Hardik Pandya's performance both in international cricket as well as the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his return from the injury have drawn applause from all corners.
Jammu and Kashmir govt, private clubs promoting volleyball to draw more youth towards sports
Aug 29, 2022, at 03:41 pm
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government and private clubs are trying to engage youth of the Valley to positive activities by promoting Volleyball clubs.
Aug 29, 2022, at 05:18 am
Dubai: All-round performance by Hardik Pandya (33*) and Ravindra Jadeja's (35) strong show with the bat helped India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the Asia Cup clash here on Sunday.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pandya restrict Pakistan to 147
Aug 29, 2022, at 04:30 am
Dubai: India looks well within their sight of avenging the World Cup T20 defeat after Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hardik Pandya, shared seven wickets between them, helping their team to restrict Pakistan to a paltry 147 in the second match of 2022 T20 Asia Cup here on Sunday.
ATK-Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 1-0 in season's first derby
Aug 29, 2022, at 04:03 am
Kolkata: ATK-Mohun Bagan registered their first win in the ongoing Durand Cup getting past archrivals East Bengal 1-0, thanks to an own goal, at the packed Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) here on Sunday.
Asia Cup: India win toss, opt to field first against Pakistan, Dinesh Karthik added in Playing XI
Aug 29, 2022, at 01:23 am
Dubai: India won the toss and opted to field first against Pakistan in the high-voltage Asia Cup group stage match here on Sunday.
Rahul Dravid recovers from COVID-19, joins Indian team in Dubai
Aug 28, 2022, at 07:07 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Head coach Rahul Dravid has tested negative for COVID-19 and has joined the Indian team ahead of the Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on Sunday.
Asia Cup T20 tournament to become DP World Asia Cup
Aug 28, 2022, at 04:31 am
India/ Kolkata: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and DP World on Saturday jointly announced a new title sponsorship that will see the upcoming six-nation men’s T20 cricket tournament renamed as the DP World Asia Cup 2022.
Afghanistan register upset by beating Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in Asia Cup opener
Aug 28, 2022, at 04:28 am
Dubai: Afghanistan created an upset in the very first match of the Asia Cup as the side beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets here on Saturday.
I was feeling mentally weak, says Virat Kohli reflecting on break from cricket
Aug 28, 2022, at 12:54 am
Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, who still happens to be the supreme batter in Team India, has finally opened up about his break from cricket revealing the "weakness" he was feeling mentally.
I'm sure he has a formula to score runs: Sourav Ganguly on Virat Kohli
Aug 27, 2022, at 05:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli will be back in action in the Asia Cup 2022 after a hiatus, something which was suggested to him by various cricket experts as the star batsman was going through a lean patch after dominating the game for years.